Studying antique photos is an excellent way to learn about Victorian and Edwardian clothing. *Take note of the design of the dresses and gowns, the details of their jewelry and accessories, the style of their hair and sometimes best of all...their fabulous hats!

Albert & Queen Victoria - 1861

Fashions from 1810 to 1870

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Fashion Periods

Early Victorian ~ 1837 through 18391840's ~ 1840-1849

1850's ~ 1850-1859

Civil War ~ 1860-1865Early Bustle ~ 1866-1875

Natural Form Bustle ~ 1876-1883

Late Bustle ~ 1884-1889Gay 90's ~ 1890-1900Edwardian~ 1901-1919

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On the following pages you will see some of my favorite digital photos displaying unusual and exquisite authentic Victorian and Edwardian clothing, hats and accessories. *The digital photos that I have chosen for my websitehave been cropped from the original photo to better display the fashion of the time period and not the entire photograph.

~ An interesting note regarding old photographs~I was told by a very reliable source that when aperson is photographed with a book in their handor on their lap it is meant to indicate literacy.

Choose an era or subject below to view.

Enjoy!

What color were their clothes?

Below is a tin type of an actual fabric swatch board.

Compare how the real color of the swatch appears in the tin type of the fabric board.